Economic Affairs Intern
Quick answer
United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) is hiring an in-person Economic Affairs Intern in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia for a 3-month period starting August 17, 2026. The role involves supporting research dissemination, organizing meetings, developing project proposals, and more.
- Role
- Economic Affairs Intern
- Organization
- United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)
- Location
- Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Entry
- Category
- Other
The role
Support the dissemination of UNCTAD's research, assist in organizing briefings and meetings with member states, develop concept notes and project proposals, conduct analysis on topical issues related to Africa, prepare briefing notes and workshop reports, attend and summarize conferences and meetings as necessary, and update information contained in office databases.
What you'll do
- Support the dissemination of UNCTAD's research
- Assist in organizing briefings and meetings with member states
- Assist in developing concept notes and project proposals
- Assist in undertaking analysis on topical issues related to Africa
- Assist in preparation of briefing notes, workshop reports and compiling statistics
- Attend and assist in summarizing conferences and meetings as necessary
What it takes
- Enrolled in or have completed a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher)
- Enrolled in or have completed the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor's level or equivalent)
- Fluency spoken and written in English
- Knowledge of French is desirable
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the internship located?
The internship is based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Is this position remote or on-site?
This is an in-person internship with no remote option available.
What are the compensation and benefits?
The internship is unpaid. There are no additional benefits provided by UNCTAD.
How do I apply for this position?
You can apply through the link: https://inspira.un.org/psp/PUNA1J/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/UN_CUSTOMIZATIONS.UN_JOB_DETAIL.GBL?Action=A&UNAction=Apply&JobOpeningId=281871&languageCd=ENG
What are the key qualifications required?
Applicants must be enrolled in or have completed a university degree, be fluent in English, and preferably also in French. They should also have computer literacy and research skills.
How to apply
Apply directly on United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)'s site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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